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Welcome to
Mr. Manuszak’s
Fifth Grade
We’re finally fifth graders!
Demographics
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13 boys
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10 girls
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Total: 23 fabulous students! And 1 slightly insane
teacher…
Daily Schedule
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8:05 – 8:20 Arrive, unpack, morning work
8:20 – 9:10 Specials
9:15 – 10:30 Math
10:30 – 11:30 Language Arts
 Whole group instruction
 Independent reading
11:30 – 12:40 Language Arts
 Word study/spelling
 Grammar/writing
12:40 – 1:35 Lunch/recess
1:40 – 2:30 Social Studies/Science
Specials
6 day rotation
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A – Art
B – Music
C – Gym
D – Enrichment
E – Media
F – Computers
Transportation
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Bus riders – Walk to buses behind school
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Carpool – Meet in front of school
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ESE – Meet in 5th pod and go to gym/cafeteria
Transportation
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Changes must be made by 1:00 pm!
If I do not have a request, I have to honor their
normal transportation routine
Only if the change deviates from their regular
routine do you have to make a request
(clubs? regular after school activities?)
Access through CWE website or myCCS
Transportation link is on the left side of the
webpage
Grades
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Grades are available online!
No paper report cards sent home
They can now be printed directly off the website
Access web grades at myCCS
Grades include all subjects, plus handwriting,
conduct, and work habits
Summative Assessment
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Most grades will be based on summative
assessments.
Summative assessments are to determine
mastery of a skill after exposure and practice in
the classroom.
Examples include chapter assessments, extended
response questions, formal writing assignments,
reading logs, and ongoing assessments. Most
summative assessments will be completed in
class, unless it is a home and school project.
Formative Assessment
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Formative assessments are used to practice a
skill but not used to determine mastery.
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Examples of formative assessments are reading
unit practice sheets, S.S. notebooks, Math boxes,
Math study link, writer’s notebook, grammar
work, and spelling activities.
Here is what makes up the meat
of subject grades…
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S.S. – Chapter assessments, projects
L.A. – Weekly and unit tests, reading logs
Spelling – Spelling list tests
Writing – Formal writing assignments (category
based) and extended response questions
Math – Chapter assessments
School Wide Behavior Plan
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Cardinal Rules
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Cardinal Reward Tickets
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Can be saved for prizes – 4 levels
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Drawings every other Friday
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Bi-weekly winners and monthly winners!
Responsibilities
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Classroom jobs
Assignment notebook – Students responsible
for writing down assignments from side board
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Work is also posted online at my website
Behavior/work habits charts: earn rewards for
your actions
Work habits – give your best efforts
 Behavior – be a good citizen
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Goal: become prepared for middle school!
Homework
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Motto: Work hard in class, minimize take home
work
Students given ample opportunity to start
homework in class, where immediate assistance
can be available
Students encouraged to take HW home to check
Homework is posted on the side board and
online
Balanced Literacy
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Balanced literacy includes whole group shared
reading, small differentiated group readings,
creative writing lessons, grammar, spelling, and
vocabulary development
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On the report card there will be 3 separate grades
for Literacy: Reading, Writing, and Spelling
Writing Composition
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Reach for Reading - Writing
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Our writing is integrated into the L.A. block.
Students complete unit based writing assignments,
which usually last 1 or 2 weeks.
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Writer’s Notebooks – weekly writing prompts
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Young Author books
Spelling , Word Study, and
Vocabulary
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Weekly spelling lists
Words come home on Monday, test will be
every Friday
Weekly spelling activities and review games
During the week we will work with specific
vocabulary words related to the reading unit. We
keep a list with definitions in our vocabulary
notebook.
Social Studies
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United States History
Social Studies Alive! (textbook & interactive
student notebook)
Economics – JA Biztown
Social Studies is a tested area for 5th grade
ISTEP
Social Studies is taught first 3 quarters
JA BizTown!
Students will learn basics of economics unit by
learning social studies standards with a hands-on
experience. They will learn concepts of supply
& demand, wants & needs, and integrate math
skills by keeping a checkbook. Some will be
elected to public office, others will create items
to sell to the public, and still others will own
businesses trying to turn a profit!
JA Biztown!
Students will interview for jobs! They will
experience an election process and elect their
own mayor! Students will work in a team to run
a successful business!
Science
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Hands-on inquiry approach plus supported nonfiction literature
Areas of fifth grade study are: Food Chains,
Our Solar System, Matter, Human Systems
Design Project
Last quarter of school
Ruth Lilly field trip at end of year
Fifth Grade is a Partnership
between…
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Teachers and students at school to build an
understanding
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Students and parents at home to enhance
learning
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AND…..
A Partnership with Teachers and
Parents
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Email, phones, good old-fashioned notes!
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Weekly updates!
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(317) 733-6430 ext. 2022
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nmanusza@ccs.k12.in.us
And the result is:
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A quality educational program which meets the
individual needs of its students in a safe and
nurturing environment!
A smooth transition to middle school!
A great, memorable school year!
Fun!
Final Information
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If you have not received emails, please give me a
current email where you can be reached
JA BizTown volunteer opportunities:
Interview Day: ???
 BizTown Trip: November 24th or 26th
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CWE school volunteers: lunch, library, class
parties, room parents
PTO donation drive info
Math
Let’s take a quick look
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at how we do 5 grade
Math.
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Grade Math
22 students
9:10 am – 10:30 am
CCS Math program: Everyday Mathematics
Texts: Student Reference Book, Math Journal,
Study Links
Materials: Math manipulatives, games, Geometry
templates
Everyday Mathematics
Facts About Everyday Mathematics:
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Research-based, field-tested and proven by results
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Teaches basic skills and conceptual thinking
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Uses a hands-on approach
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Sets higher expectations
How We Work in Class
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Teacher led examples
Independent work
Group work
Math games
Students sharing strategies on overhead
Daily review
Practice of multiplication/division facts
Co-teaching model
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Whole group lesson and warm up
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3 Math stations – Two teachers
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Students rotate to each station for 15 minutes
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Benefit: smaller groups = more questions and
instruction through teacher assistance
Group 1: Mr.
Manuszak
Group 2: Mrs.
Barbato
Group 3:
Independent Work
Target: I can use
divisibility rules to test for
divisibility by a whole
number.
Target: I can find
equivalent fractions,
decimals, and percent
using Math strategies.
Target: I can list factors
of a number and apply
multiplication facts.
Divisibility Rules
Math Boxes
Factor Captor
1. Math Boxes 1.5 –
focus on 2, 3, and 4
2. Share strategies and
discuss
3. Extra: whiteboard
practice fractions,
decimals, percent
1. Discuss factor
captor questions with
your group.
2. Practice Factor
Captor with a partner.
1. Journal pg. 14 –
Practice divisibility
rules using chart.
2. Extra: whiteboard
practice
Math Work
Homework:
Normally the Math study link
 Students often have time to start in class, but should
check or complete the work at home
 Review work the next day
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Grades:
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Chapter assessments
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Review guide completed in class, sent home
RSA questions or writing/reasoning questions
Contact Information
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(317) 733-6430 ext. 2022
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nmanusza@ccs.k12.in.us
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http://www1.ccs.k12.in.us/teachers/nmanusza.
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Website to check daily homework